Kanahoe Bay Area Dive Buddy

[willywin]

Going to be staying on base next week. Looking to do a few dives probably Wednesday or Thursday. Maybe as early as Tuesday, depending on what time I arrive. Not sure if anyone is familiar with any good dives there, or would be interested in diving the base beach area f you haven't before. I am going to be camping on the beach which will make it easy to park and do a beach launch for anyone who is interested.

Send me a PM if you are interested.

Jeremy

 

[MauiScubaSteve]

Most "scuba" diving happens on any other side of the Island than Kaneohe Bay.

 

[willywin]

Most "scuba" diving happens on any other side of the Island than Kaneohe Bay.

Thanks for that. Modify this to anywhere around the Island other than Kaneohe side Tues or Wed.

 

[willywin]

Also, why wouldn't you dive Kaneohe? My understanding is that there is a barrier reef around it.

 

[vinegarbiscuit]

Reasons not to dive in Kaneohe Bay? Crummy viz; hammerhead shark breeding area; and a dead barrier reef. The reef got screwed when raw sewage was pumped into the Bay some decades ago. It's now overrun by algae, to the point where commercial divers vacuum it up by hand. There are better places to dive off Oahu. That said, the waters off Coconut Island looked amazing, but as an active research facility, we weren't even allowed to swim or snorkel there. Have fun, whatever you decide.


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[willywin]

Thanks for the input!

 

[lonebrave]

If you're looking for an guide, give Gabe at Kaimana Divers (Kaimana Divers: SCUBA Diving in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Waikiki) a call. His crew is great...good people that love what they do. They shore and boat dive all over the island.

 

[willywin]

Thanks. I didn't wind up diving. Spent all my time with the family (getting ready to deploy). I'm going to be back next month and will be hitting up some dive time then. Did get to do Hanaume Bay snorkeling. Amazing place! Hoping to pull off a shore dive there.